The Delaware Climate Leadership Academy is a DNREC-sponsored initiative established to provide foundational and continuing education on climate risk assessment, planning and solutions for state and local government officials, infrastructure executives and business leaders.

Established in 2022 by Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), the Academy will support the work of Delaware state agencies and partners to implement the state’s Climate Action Plan. The Academy’s programming will enable a community of climate-smart government and infrastructure leaders to network and develop solutions.

Through guidance from leaders in a multi-agency steering committee, the Academy’s programming will deliver virtual training programs statewide. The Academy will advance professional competencies to integrate climate change into decision-making across sectors and occupations.

Climate change poses some of the most critical risks and opportunities for our generation and generations to come. The need to deploy leaders and a workforce to meet this challenge is clear and present.

Delaware’s ability to effectively slow and counter climate change will ensure the health, security and economic prosperity of Delaware communities and businesses both in the short- and long-term.

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